CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Are you passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities and helping them reach their full potential? You'll gain hands-on industry experience, putting your training into practice through a supervised work placement.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) | Mount Lawley
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Develop a career in the rewarding world of disability work
When you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) you will be on a pathway to develop a career in the rewarding world of disability work. On successful completion, you could find work in a variety of settings such as residential, individual support, employment, recreational/day support, advocacy and case management.
*This course includes a minimum of 120 hours of supervised work placement, where you'll be able to apply your training in a meaningful and relevant way, and gain real industry experience.
- Empower or re-enable older people
- Work with people from different cultures
- Provide personal hygiene to all people in your care
- Manage manual handling tasks
- Practice infection control procedures
- Work and build relationships within a small team
- Implement effective communication strategies
- Learn the effects of dementia and the management of any related changes
Prior to enrolment into this qualification, please consider:
- If you are able to think on your feet and be willing to take action quickly when instructed
- National Police Certificate (compulsory to obtain) - Please note Any criminal conviction will appear on your National Police Certificate and may affect an organisation's decision whether to accept you for Work Placement (Work Placement is a compulsory element of this course)
- Any difficulty in communicating with either workers or clients (i.e. difficulty with written or spoken English)
- Manual tasks are involved in personal care work
- Ability to set aside between four and five days/week for attendance at classes, work placement and study
- Likelihood of finding it difficult or distressing to provide personal care such as toileting and bathing for clients of any gender and varying ages
- Ability to attend your work placement regularly and reliably
- If you have the following attributes:
- Enjoy providing quality support for people who are frail aged or living with disabilities
- May be physically demanding role at times
- Empathetic with a strong sense of compassion and respect for individuals
- Patient, discrete and committed to the rights of elderly people
- Calm disposition and loving attitude
- Reliable, motivated and flexible
- Good time management skills
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | $0.00 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $45.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | $0.00 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $46.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | $0.00 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $46.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | $0.00 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $46.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | $0.00 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $45.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCCS041 Recognise healthy body systems | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | $0.00 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $46.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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